Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
A boneless chicken breast seasoned and breaded then pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. This popular chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A® is served with crinkle-cut dill pickles on a toasted bun.
One chicken sandwich has 420 calories, 18 grams fat, 41 grams carbohydrates, and 29 grams protein.
Read this guide for a comprehensive overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in the chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A®.
Chicken Sandwich Nutritional Information
Nutritional information is based on a single serving measured as one chicken sandwich with a net weight of 183 grams.
Daily Value
Daily value indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in the chicken sandwich, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare menu items and select the best foods for your diet plan.
As shown in the chart below, a Chick-fil-A Sandwich is high in cholesterol and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Sandwich
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
18% |
MED |
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Cholesterol |
23% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
63% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 420 calories in the Chick-fil-A fried chicken sandwich.
Here is a summary of the amount of calories in each sandwich, listed by macronutrient:
Dietary fat and carbohydrates deliver nearly the same amount of calories, with each contributing just under 40% of the total. The remaining proportion of total calories is from protein.
Chick-fil-A Sandwich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 420 CALORIES
Total Fat
A single serving of the fried chicken sandwich has 18 grams of total fat, including nearly four grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Sandwich
Amount per serving
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Calories |
420 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
18g |
23% |
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Saturated Fat |
3.5g |
18% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
70mg |
23% |
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Sodium |
1460mg |
63% |
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Carbohydrates |
41g |
15% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
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Total Sugars |
6g | |
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Protein |
29g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Compare nutritional value of Chick-fil-A’s fried chicken sandwich to Wendy’s Asiago Chicken Sandwich, Popeyes’ Classic Chicken Sandwich, or a Shake Shack Chicken Shack. Continue learning more about what’s in fast food to find the best options for your individual dietary needs.
Chicken Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the full list of ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s Chicken Sandwich.
Ingredients in Fried Chicken Sandwich
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Chicken |
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Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Enriched Bleached Flour, Fully Refined Peanut Oil (Dimethylpolysiloxane added), Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Pasteurized Nonfat Dry Milk, Leavening, Spices, Water, Soybean Oil, Paprika, Pasteurized Egg. |
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Bun |
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Bleached and Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Calcium Propionate, Organic Acids, Monoglycerides, Sesame Flour, DATEM, Soy Lecithin, Enzymes, Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Wheat Starch, Citric Acid, Potassium Iodate, and Butter Flavored Oil. |
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Pickles |
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Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Turmeric Extract (color), Natural Flavor, Dill Pickle Spice, Beta Carotene (color), Garlic Emulsion. |
What is Calcium Sulfate?
Calcium sulfate is an inorganic calcium salt compound mined primarily from gypsum. It is a white, odorless fine powder with a high calcium content.
As a food additive it is often used to regulate acidity, as a coagulant, and to fortify bread and flours (i.e., as a dough conditioner).
Calcium sulfate is also used as a firming agent with canned vegetables and often found as an ingredient in confections, gelatin, ice cream and frosting.
Allergens
The chicken sandwich is made with ingredients that contain dairy, egg, sesame, soy, and wheat.
If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen guide for Chick-fil-A’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-fil-A.
I have always liked chick fil a chicken. Crispy and slightly spicy. Delicious!